When it comes to makeup, the hydrating primers help to create a smooth canvas for makeup application and can also help to extend the wear time of your makeup. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to know which primer is right for you.
In this article, I’ll be comparing two popular primers from Benefit Cosmetics and Smashbox: The Porefessional Hydrate Primer and The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer.
Makeup Hydrating Primers For Dehydrated Oily Skin
- Benefit the porefessional hydrate primer, $57.40 1.5 Oz
- Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer, $33.99 1 Fl Oz
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1. What are they?
2. Which is Best for Your Skin?
3. Final Thoughts
1. What are they?
Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Hydrate Primer
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Benefit
Size: Jumbo 1.5 Oz / 44 ml
Was: $63.93
The Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Hydrate Primer is a lightweight, hydrating primer that provide a smooth base for makeup application.
It contains hyaluronic acid and shea butter to help hydrate and smooth the skin, and has a silky, translucent finish.
Pros
- Hydrating formula is great for dry skin who need the moist
- Best for dehydrated oily skin in cold seasons
- Minimizes the appearance of small pores
- Silky, translucent finish
Cons
- May not be the best option for oily skin with big pores
- Extremely dry skin may require more moisture
Solution of Cons
- If you have oily skin with big pores, Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer can make to blur pores and make your makeup last longer. Or, Using Benefit Porefessional Primer together, you can blur the large pores of your skin and increase the duration of your makeup by completing it with a moist and matte finish.
- If you have extremely dry skin, Bobbi Brown extra repair moisturizing balm can make to full moist and dewy skin expression
Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
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Smashbox
size: 1 Fl Oz
The Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer is a silicone-based primer that is designed to smooth and blur the small pore for a flawless finish. It has a lightweight, velvety texture.
Pros
- Smooths and blurs the small pore for a flawless finish
- Lightweight, velvety texture
- Best for dehydrated and dry skin
Cons
- May not be the best option for very dry skin
- Absorption takes more than 8 minutes
Solution of Cons
- If your skin is very dry, and you want moisture and quick absorption, I recommend Belif youth creator-age knockdown bomb.
- If you want fast absorption, pore blur, and matte finish, I recommend Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer.
2. Which is Best for Your Skin?
Ultimately, the best primer for your skin will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you have dehydrated oily skin or are looking for a hydrating primer with finish a matte, the Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Hydrate Primer may be the better option for you. But you have to apply it thinly. If you apply a large amount, it can get peels off. So If you apply it several times thin after absorb (3 mins more), it won’t peel off.
On the other hand, if you have dehydrated oily skin or combination skin and are looking for an oil free primer that will smooth and blur your skin, the Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer may be the way to go. And it doesn’t get mess even if you apply a lot, but it takes more than 8 minutes to absorb.
In addition, both products have light coverage for skin with large pores, but if you want to use a product that covers pores more, I recommend a Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer.
3. Final Thoughts
Both Benefit Cosmetics and Smashbox are known for their high-quality makeup products, and they both need with powder to control oil and shine, minimize the appearance of small pores, and help makeup last longer.
For oily skin, both have a matte finish, but they are more moisturizing and have less coverage than normal matte products. However, it is the makeup base product for dehydrated oily skin that lacks moisture. It’s a product that helps to prevent makeup from breaking due to lack of moisture.